Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
receive-a-gift
phrase
/rɪˈsiːv ə ɡɪft/
Definition
To accept something given by someone as a gift or present.
Examples
- When it was her birthday, she was excited to receive a gift from her friends.
- He was overjoyed to receive a gift from his grandmother that he had always wanted.
Meaning
When someone gives you something voluntarily, you are receiving a gift. This act can denote appreciation, affection, or goodwill.
Synonyms
- accept a present
- take a gift
- be given something
